The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) is a non-political fraternal order originally founded in 1819 in Baltimore, Maryland. The order is also known as the Triple Link Fraternity, referring to the order's "Triple Links" symbol. The symbol alludes to the IOOF motto, "Friendship, Love and Truth". Beginning in 1851 the IOOF became the first national fraternal organization to accept both men and women when it formed the Daughters of Rebekah.

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The collection consists of records of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Silver Link Rebekah Lodge no. 14, Geneva, Nebraska. The collection includes various record books, membership ledgers, financial registers, etc., dating from 1884 to 1989.